MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

[Friar Fanatic]

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Don't know if you can take on the contract but Olt for Papelbon would work

I would say no. The Phillies number one prospect is Maikel Fracno who is already almost as good as Olt and is 4 years younger.

also would like to move Mike Olt for some RP or CP

The Marlins, DBacks, Astros and White Sox could all use him and all of which are rebuilding. Any of those teams sound good to you?

[Friar Fanatic]

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I'm the Twins and I wanted to know if you guys knew of a young, fast shortstop I could trade for.

Dee Gordon, Everth Cabrera, Ryan Brett and Elvis Andrus work

[THE POLISH HAMMER]

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Samardzija has been discussed quite a lot over the last week in this thread. If you go back a couple of pages, you'll find a lot of different suggestions on deals.

Don't know if you can take on the contract but Olt for Papelbon would work

I dunno if Philly would do that. I know they've been trying to trade him for seemingly forever now, but Olt's star has really fallen hard the past year or two. Combining that with the fact that Howard's still entrenched at 1st (and they have Ruf behind him),Ache is a young dude they like that is playing 3rd, and their top prospect (Franco) is a 3rd baseman, I don't believe they'd pull the trigger on that deal. I think it just muddies the water even more there, giving them yet another mediocre option to add to the mix. I dunno, just my take.

Edit: Totally didn't see Friar Fanatic's post until now.

[Totte]

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I dunno if Philly would do that. I know they've been trying to trade him for seemingly forever now, but Olt's star has really fallen hard the past year or two. Combining that with the fact that Howard's still entrenched at 1st (and they have Ruf behind him),Ache is a young dude they like that is playing 3rd, and their top prospect (Franco) is a 3rd baseman, I don't believe they'd pull the trigger on that deal. I think it just muddies the water even more there, giving them yet another mediocre option to add to the mix. I dunno, just my take.

Edit: Totally didn't see Friar Fanatic's post until now.

I was thinking that Olt could move to 1B and replace Howard once Amaro has been fired and the new GM sends him packing (please let it be any day now. Let's end the suffering for Phillies fans!)

Ruf's a good bench guy. Could fill in at 1B or LF but I wouldn't start him on an everyday basis. Asche briefly played 2B in the minors and could become the everyday option at 2B when Utley retires meaning Franco would get a shot at the 3B gig.

[Totte]

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Looking to start making some trades in my Cubs franchise...

First piece is Jason Hammel. He's currently 3-5 with a 4.00 ERA. I think he would be a decent fit with the A's, especially with their starters struggling (Straily, Chavez and Milone all have 4.5+ ERAs). I figure he can replace Chavez (5.76 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, .337 BIPA/.294 BAA) in the rotation. The A's are currently 35-27, 4.5 GB of the division and .5 games up in the 2nd WC spot. My trade proposal is Hammel for SP Drew Pomeranz, who is in AAA. Pomeranz is a bit in the Jake Arrieta mold in my mind, and could turn into a decent back of the rotation piece. Hammel has a 1 year contract worth $2.3M. Another option in this trade is Edwin Jackson, instead of Hammel. Jackson's contract isn't nearly as bad in the game as it is in real life as he's got 3 years left at $2.3M per.

I'd shop both Hammel and E-Jax to see what you're able to land but like Friar Fanatic wrote, neither guy won't net you more than a high C. Either one of them could be a nice option for the Angels. Go for some bullpen depth by getting Nick Maronde and Michael Kohn in return? Or a lefty for the pen in Maronde/Roth and some OF depth with JB Shuck?

The A's view Pomeranz as an essential piece of their pitching staff (and they just acquired him this winter) so Hammel or E-Jax would have to be pitching lights out for them to consider it. And the A's would have to be in contention. E-Jax is controllable for another year so he'd probably be the best option for them.

Next piece is Justin Ruggiano. He started out the year on fire, but has regressed back and is now hitting .273 with 5 HRs and 24 RBI. Moving Ruggiano would put Lake in my starting lineup for the season, or give Brett Jackson another chance to make it. Lake was horrible the first 30 games of the season, and I ended up demoting him to AAA two weeks ago to get him some regular ABs, where he's performing much better. I'm a huge Al Albuquerque fan, and I figure Ruggiano can platoon in LF or even take over for the season over Rajai Davis/Andy Dirks.

If the Tigers are in contention, they won't deal Albuquerque for a similar piece to what they already in. I'm sure Ruggiano can get the starting LF gig in Baltimore? Aim for Steve Johnson in return to get a new no5 in your rotation or a guy to stick in your pen. (Or Troy Patton if you want a lefty).

Last piece is Jose Veras. Veras has actually been pretty lights out for me with 13 saves in 14 chances. He's not getting a lot of opportunities to pitch, despite my 28 wins. Moving Veras would allow me to move Pedro Strop into the closer role (0.81 ERA in 22.1 IP) and call up Vizcaino or Ramirez. I could put Veras in the Ruggiano trade to Detroit, as they could use bullpen help (especially if I ask for Albuquerque in a deal). I would probably just look to add a C POT minor leaguer if I did a Ruggiano+Veras for Albuquerque deal.

I like your idea of adding Veras to the Ruggiano deal but I don't view the Tigers as a fit. Veras would help the O's pen though.

Combine Ruggiano and Veras for Britton/Matusz plus Steve Johnson?

[AC]

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First piece is Jason Hammel. He's currently 3-5 with a 4.00 ERA. I think he would be a decent fit with the A's, especially with their starters struggling (Straily, Chavez and Milone all have 4.5+ ERAs). I figure he can replace Chavez (5.76 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, .337 BIPA/.294 BAA) in the rotation. The A's are currently 35-27, 4.5 GB of the division and .5 games up in the 2nd WC spot. My trade proposal is Hammel for SP Drew Pomeranz, who is in AAA. Pomeranz is a bit in the Jake Arrieta mold in my mind, and could turn into a decent back of the rotation piece. Hammel has a 1 year contract worth $2.3M. Another option in this trade is Edwin Jackson, instead of Hammel. Jackson's contract isn't nearly as bad in the game as it is in real life as he's got 3 years left at $2.3M per.

Keep in mind that Pomeranz was traded for Brett Anderson, and at the time, Anderson was a more valuable pitcher than Hammel or Jackson. I don't know if the value matches up here.

Next piece is Justin Ruggiano. He started out the year on fire, but has regressed back and is now hitting .273 with 5 HRs and 24 RBI. Moving Ruggiano would put Lake in my starting lineup for the season, or give Brett Jackson another chance to make it. Lake was horrible the first 30 games of the season, and I ended up demoting him to AAA two weeks ago to get him some regular ABs, where he's performing much better. I'm a huge Al Albuquerque fan, and I figure Ruggiano can platoon in LF or even take over for the season over Rajai Davis/Andy Dirks.

You could do that, although I'm not sure how much the Tigers need it. His real value is probably around that of a 4th OF.

Last piece is Jose Veras. Veras has actually been pretty lights out for me with 13 saves in 14 chances. He's not getting a lot of opportunities to pitch, despite my 28 wins. Moving Veras would allow me to move Pedro Strop into the closer role (0.81 ERA in 22.1 IP) and call up Vizcaino or Ramirez. I could put Veras in the Ruggiano trade to Detroit, as they could use bullpen help (especially if I ask for Albuquerque in a deal). I would probably just look to add a C POT minor leaguer if I did a Ruggiano+Veras for Albuquerque deal.

Let me know any thoughts or anything I'm missing. These aren't huge trades, but any advice is appreciated.

Veras was already on the Tigers last year. Send him to the Angels if they're competing for a decent prospect.

[Marino]

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After mentioning trading for a third baseman and moving Uribe to a reserve role, he got hurt and is out for 2-3 months. I am currently using Justin Turner and Chone Figgins at that spot. What type of deal would I need to make to get someone like a Chase Headley or another decent third baseman without selling the farm?

[ESexton18]

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After mentioning trading for a third baseman and moving Uribe to a reserve role, he got hurt and is out for 2-3 months. I am currently using Justin Turner and Chone Figgins at that spot. What type of deal would I need to make to get someone like a Chase Headley or another decent third baseman without selling the farm?

Dee Gordon or Alex Guerrero (Depending on which one you're using and what Guerrero's potential is in the rosters you use) would be a good starting point, the padres could move Gyorko to 3rd. Maybe also use Zach Lee or Corey Seager.

Although you could just move Hanley to 3rd, Gordon to short, and Guerrero at 2nd.

[ckittle2518]

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i need some help here. i have a franchise with multiple teams. the rays are one of my teams and i just lost desmond jennings for 2 months with a broken shin. i really need help replacing him. dejesus is good, but not an everyday centerfielder. keiermaier isn't ready for an everyday role and honestly , the offense just isnt performing real well. really need a strong replacement for centerfield that when jennings comes back may be able to move to left. I know the favorite would be eithier, but i am hoping to possibly get a good bat with some range in the outfield. please help me

[ESexton18]

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i need some help here. i have a franchise with multiple teams. the rays are one of my teams and i just lost desmond jennings for 2 months with a broken shin. i really need help replacing him. dejesus is good, but not an everyday centerfielder. keiermaier isn't ready for an everyday role and honestly , the offense just isnt performing real well. really need a strong replacement for centerfield that when jennings comes back may be able to move to left. I know the favorite would be eithier, but i am hoping to possibly get a good bat with some range in the outfield. please help me

In my Phillies franchise I traded Dom Brown to the Rays for Chris Archer (because they were shopping him) and Hak Ju Lee. I added another piece in there as well to even it out.

But anyway - I think Odorizzi or Hellickson + Lee is enough to get Brown who isn't great in center but can play it until Jennings gets back and then move to left. His bat is an upgrade over DeJesus, depending on how he's performing in your franchise.

[mgcst5]

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In my Phillies franchise I traded Dom Brown to the Rays for Chris Archer (because they were shopping him) and Hak Ju Lee. I added another piece in there as well to even it out.



But anyway - I think Odorizzi or Hellickson + Lee is enough to get Brown who isn't great in center but can play it until Jennings gets back and then move to left. His bat is an upgrade over DeJesus, depending on how he's performing in your franchise.

Cam Maybin would probably be available and significantly cheaper. Although his bat is weak

[ckittle2518]

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i am considering the brown trade, but there are a couple others that i would just like to get some input and/or price of trying for. maybin is cool, but i also control the padres and would rather move quentin, but not to the rays. the players i am interested in are charlie blackmon from the rockies, dexter fowler or robbie grossman from the astros, brett gardner from the yankees, jose tabata from the pirates, jon jay of the cardinals, and colby rasmus from the jays. i am willing to give up just about whatever. would prefer to hold on to odirizzi and hellickson since my starting pitching depth is kind of terrible right now with moore out. would give up odorizzi if i absolutely had to though, because i kind of suck using him. only other prospects i want to hold on to really would be beckham and mahtook. just feel they wont be stars, but will be dependable rays type players.


would also move david price, but would need both a mlb ready sp and of

[Cavani161]

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I'm trading Tanaka, he's horrible. Ball placement is atrocious. He's let back 2 back home runs just happen. In 2 games he's allowed 4 homers and has a 10.80 era. C.C. has been fine with a 1.29 and Kuroda at 2.08. Just put Tanaka up on the trading block, want a young pitcher with great potential but one that has control.

[Coper3000]

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i am considering the brown trade, but there are a couple others that i would just like to get some input and/or price of trying for. maybin is cool, but i also control the padres and would rather move quentin, but not to the rays. the players i am interested in are charlie blackmon from the rockies, dexter fowler or robbie grossman from the astros, brett gardner from the yankees, jose tabata from the pirates, jon jay of the cardinals, and colby rasmus from the jays. i am willing to give up just about whatever. would prefer to hold on to odirizzi and hellickson since my starting pitching depth is kind of terrible right now with moore out. would give up odorizzi if i absolutely had to though, because i kind of suck using him. only other prospects i want to hold on to really would be beckham and mahtook. just feel they wont be stars, but will be dependable rays type players.


would also move david price, but would need both a mlb ready sp and of

All really good options. If it were up to me, I'd aim for Rasmus or Tabata. Rasmus will cost you more prospects, and is a FA after this season - and I doubt the Rays would pay him. That will depend on if you think he's worth it, and he could be. The Rays Farm is also pretty bleak at this point, so that could hurt you longterm.

Tabata wouldn't cost you nearly as much (prospect wise) and is relatively cheap, and under control for a longer time. He's not nearly as good, however. But, he could be fill in for Jennings while he's out and when he returns, Tabata could then shift to LF (kicking Joyce to DH?). Or, at the very least makes a serviceable 4th OF past this season.

As you mentioned though, you're probably better off dealing Price.

[Jr.]

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Thanks for the advice, gentlemen! I really like the Ruggiano/Veras for Matusz/Johnson deal. I'll look around a little more for spots for Jackson and Hammel.